Course title
グローバル特論Ⅰ   [Global Special Seminar I]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 0.5 
Department   Year   Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 99221
Instructor(s)
大津 直子   [OTSU Naoko]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Agriculture Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
To achieve sustainable crop production, proper nutrient application based on their needs by plants is necessary. In this lecture, basic knowledge of plant nutrients will be offered in the aspect of their functions in plants and their absorption by plants.
Expected Learning
The goal is to understand the basic function of plant nutrients. Basic knowledge on nutrient management problems in agriculture should be obtained.
Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps.
https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/
Course schedule
【Course Schedule】
1. Uptake and transport of mineral nutrients in Plants
2. Functions of macronutrients part 1.
3. Functions of macronutrients part 2
4. Functions of micronutrients
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology is required.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Handouts will be provided at the lecture.
References
Mineral nutrition of higher plants (Academic press).
Assessment/Grading
Attitude toward class (60%) and a report (40 %)
Message from instructor(s)
Let’s learn how plants utilize nutrients in environments and think better application of nutrients in agriculture.
Course keywords
Plant Nutrition
Office hours
Thursday, 1215-12;45
Remarks 1
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Lecture Language
English
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Last update
1/31/2020 11:33:45 AM